Join Lessons from Last Time hosts Ken Perry and Kirk Faulkner as they explore the stories of professionals from all backgrounds who have overcome challenges and found success. Through engaging conversations, they reveal the skills, strategies, and experiences that shaped their journeys. Listen anywhere you find podcasts and watch exclusively on Coop+.
Don shares his 30+ year journey from motocross racer to leading a $1.5 billion regional team, and now to CEO and co-host of Momentum Builder and Sales Mastery. His story weaves together lessons from motocross, personal setbacks, and market downturns, showing how grit, purpose, and strong relationships fuel long-term success. At its core, the conversation highlights Don’s mission: to equip mortgage and housing professionals with the right tools, mindset, and community to not just survive the industry’s ups and downs, but thrive through them.
Watch the full episodeIn honor of Jean-Louis Ledanois recently becoming our new CEO, we’re re-releasing his Lessons From Last Time episode. Tune in for a candid conversation about the life experiences that shaped his leadership style. You’ll hear how leaving Venezuela, adapting to new cultures, and navigating the high-pressure world of Silicon Valley prepared him for this next chapter.
Watch the full episodeIn this episode of Lessons From Last Time, mortgage leader Todd Williams shares how personal adversity and decades of industry experience have shaped his approach to life, mentorship, and building lasting impact. From redefining his own concept of success to raising the bar for those around him, Todd offers practical insights for anyone who wants to lead their life with excellence, integrity, and meaning.
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Notorious fraudster Matthew Cox uncovers how he pulled off elaborate identity theft schemes in the mortgage industry. From fake IDs to financing cars under stolen identities, Cox reveals the step-by-step tactics he used to stay hidden for years. A rare look into the mind of a master manipulator who outsmarted the system.
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Our first guest of the season, Michelle Berman-Mikel, founder of Berman Media PD, shares how loss, self-doubt, and starting over gave her the clarity to build her business and life with purpose. Her story offers a roadmap for turning adversity into opportunity and persevering through life's hard moments.
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Matt Graham, the owner of MBS Live, is a critical figure in finance news. Widely recognized for his expertise, Graham is a go-to source for publications seeking the most up-to-date information on mortgage rates. As the owner of MBS Live, he plays a pivotal role in shaping and disseminating insights within the financial community.
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